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Cooling the Pain of a Burning Mouth

We’ve all taken a sip of a scalding drink or singed the roof of our mouths on a spoonful of steaming soup. Most often, the feeling goes away after a few minutes or hours.

Some people, however, experience blazing pain that lasts for months or years. It’s called burning mouth syndrome, and doctors aren’t always sure what causes it.

What Are the Signs?

A scalding sensation on the tongue, lips, or throughout the mouth is the most common symptom of burning mouth syndrome. Many people with the condition report pain that develops in the late morning, building into the evening, and easing at night.

Other signs you may have burning mouth syndrome include:

A dry or sore mouth

A bitter or metallic taste

Tingling or numbness in the mouth or at the tip of the tongue

The condition can strike anyone, but is most common in women after menopause.

What Are the Causes?

Doctors once thought burning mouth syndrome was the result of a psychological disorder. They now know that although depression and anxiety can contribute to its development, it may also be a result of dealing with chronic pain.

Other factors that may lead to burning mouth syndrome include:

Hormone changes

Damage to the nerves that control taste and pain

Dry mouth

Thrush (oral candidiasis) — a fungal infection

Acid reflux

Nutritional deficiencies

Dentures that don’t fit right, or an allergy to denture materials

The condition may have more than one cause in some, but for others, the cause may never be identified.